Tax Commissioners Hear Railroads on Assessment Values
Five Michigan tax commissioners gather in Lansing to prepare for a Detroit visit and a board of review on railroad property assessments. They debate cash value versus franchise value, with figures for the Evening News and others, while Gov Bliss and officials caution fairness in the process. Hotton Bros Marine remains closed for the season.
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Lansing
Board of Review
Detroit
Iver
Hickler Bros
Gock
Ira T. Sarre
Flushing
Jenks
Sayre
Upper Peninsula
Houghton
Marquette
JT. OR Dust
Freeman
Wheather
Bliss
Dust
Winter afloat ferry plans and wrecking steamer upgrade
Ferry Fortune aims to stay in service through winter to keep the channel open amid ice. Damfino is stored at Easterday Avenue for the season. Ferry International was moved from the northeast canal pier while Esses & Durocher plan major wrecking ship Rumple upgrades including upper deck removal and a large derrick.
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Customs House
Ferry International
Canal Pier
Ess & Durocher
Mead of Meow as Lake Carriers president in Cleveland
In Cleveland on December 18 the Lake Carriers Association unanimously chose EH Coulby of Pickands, Mather & Co. as its next president. He had previously declined, but is now expected to take the role and appoint a five member labor committee to handle wage issues. The president will receive a salary, with committee members paid by the day. The plan envisions representation from seven leading ports and likely no incorporation or major constitutional changes.
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Coulby
Lebor
Lake Carriers’ Association
Detroit Newsboard on Winter Ice Blocking Lake Routes
Detroit reports a tightening icebound voyage as ships struggle through Lake St. Clair to Lake Michigan. Veronica, aground at Grosse Pointe, is being lightened. Saginaw and Saria assist. Tug crews plan to break ice for upbound vessels while Portage and Gilchrist aid toward the river mouth. Only a few independent boats remain active as ferries stay on through the winter.
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Detroit
Lake St. Clair
Lake Michigan
St Mary's River
Lake Superior
St. Clair
Veronica
Grosse Pointe
Saginaw
Saria
Portage
Gilchrist
Pittsburg
Sandwich
Lake Erie
St Clair
Steel Trusters
Opening of Ord Street Wins Public Necessity Ruling
In three circuit court street opening cases, Moloney and Ord streets were approved as public necessities while Emeline Street was not. City Attorney Holden led the cases for the city, with Ord Street ruling a victory. The Old Street verdict came in around 6 pm, with expert testimony on property value. total street opening cost is $6,920.75, and the city expects about $2,500 from buildings, withIndividual payouts for tenents and guardians listed, including Albert Forest $2,471.75 and Peter Cameron $3,435.00.
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Circuit Court
Moloney
Ord
Emeline Street
Holden
Old Street
Mony
Albert Forest
Mary Crinnin
John
Mary
Maggie O'Neil
Mary Stuart
Peter Cameron
W. W. Rains
D. J. Ranson
Soo B
Annie M. Rains
H. D. Rains
Henry Bailantyne
Congress Appropriates 500000 for Antitrust Prosecutions
Washington December 1 The house passed the legislative appropriation bill amended to place 500000 at the disposal of the attorney general to prosecute violators of the antitrust laws. The session included various political notes and local ads from Fred R Price Co. promoting stag horn brushes and mirrors.
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Congress
Washington
House
Fred R. Price & Co
Lumber Movements For Duluth Lumber Trade 1925 Report
Inspectors and shippers of lumber in Duluth publish an annual statistical statement covering production shipments and related figures for the Dablin Superior harbor mills. The December 1 report notes higher production and shipments than the prior year with total water shipments reaching about 559,000 feet and stock on hand down compared with last year.
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Duluth
Dablin-Superior
Tut Superioxy
Tne
Superior
Waiting for Ice Hockey Players Ready to Don Skates
The Lock City Hockey association reports strong interest as veteran players seek spots on the team. Ice is pending but a series with the Canadian team is planned, starting January 5 across the river. Dues are payable to Manager J. J. Ryan who will receipt for them.
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Lock- City Hockey Association
J. J. Ryan
Burrows Resigns From Military Affairs to Aid Alger
Senator Burrows of Michigan announced his resignation from the Senate Military Affairs Committee to clear a vacancy for General Alger, citing Alger’s services as secretary of war and general fitness. The change was approved by the committee on committees.
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Burrows
Gen
Alger
Washington
D. C
Michigan
Senator Alger
Committee On Committees
Well Trained and the Burglary Oddities Mentioned
A collection of fragmented quotes and quips from various papers. The passages reference a burglar, an unnamed feller who bought a horse, Colonel Silvell, and Beatecks with a nod to a watercourse. The text also notes discussions about race tracks and crooked horses and mentions product shoptalk from Fred R Price & Co and Comb’s malaga creams.
Land dispute case draws crowd to courthouse
In a Detroit Free Press recount, a driver halts his team near a field and asks a man at the fence about a forthcoming trial. The onlookers discuss lawyers and the potential inheritance as the case goes to court this morning.
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Detroit Free Press
Peep Behind the Scenes and Light-Hearted Exchanges
A collection of light vignettes from urban life and social scenes. Quips on municipal economy and street work, a literary evening anecdote, a daytime moon sighting, a lawyer’s view of expenses, a genteel flirtation over dentition, and a racing fan’s obsession contrasted with fashion.
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Ward
Boston Evening Transcript
Peninsulalow price sale and cold cure testimonial
An old advertisement style notice promotes a Penninsul ar store closing stock sale with drastic discounts. It includes a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery curing a severe cough and consumptive ailment, claiming a dramatic weight gain after use. Also lists rail through service plans, beer delivery, an auction, and various local shop offerings.
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Homer H
West Point
Dr. King
S. Zeller
D. Morrish, Conway & Hail
W. R. Bacon& To
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James L. Lipsett
Jay W. Sutton
W. H. Peck
Sloney Mitchell
James L. Lipsettt
Joy W. Sutton
Fred R. Price
P.C. Kelcher
D. K. Moses
J. HD. Everett
W. B. Rosevear
L. C. Holden
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Detroit River
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de Feller
New York Journal
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Washington Stier
Charley
Anova Atest
Fred R-Price & Co
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Ethel
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Eiderleich
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Louise
Brooklyn
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Mice Whalen Bik
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Speunt
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Sauls Ste Marie
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Bingham Ave
11Th Avenue
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Gil Armstrong
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Superior St
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Foevrich
Chicago
Seo
Thos. R. Saar
City
Portage Avenue
Arnold Stewing Co
Fred R. Price & Go
Sco Furniture . Co
Evenig
Soo Industrial Addition
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Given & Flarver
DSH
Price,& Co
Cameron Bros. Teistt
Baltimore
Fred K. Price
C. M. Rapin
Prenzlauer, Bros
Combs
Jean the Jeweler
Ridge Street
Seo Real Estate
Martyr & Stuart
Candélebras
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Candelebras
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Hve
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Music House
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Heer
Eocal
Prenzlauer Bros
Marquette Gold Mining and Milling Co
Gold Hill
Boulder Co
Colorado
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Portage Ave
Harrison & CO
Ashals ST
Two Soos and Chippewa Co
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